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Shigeru Miyamoto's new Nintendo museum opens October 2nd in Kyoto , Japan .

The museum explores more than a century of the company's history, dating back to 1889 .

The main floor has something of a theme park vibe.

The most straightforward exhibit is simply a room filled with classic games, emulated through Switch Online .

There’s no indication of the cultural impact of any of the products.

Each section has a few small tidbits of information, like the technology Nintendo was utilizing at the time or the initial goal of a new piece of hardware.

With the exception of Miyamoto , its creative talent isn’t given much publicity.

The Nintendo Museum is about showing Nintendo 's vision of itself to the outside world.

Miyamoto: "A lot of people may see Nintendo as a video game company. But what I wanted to express with this museum is that we are first and foremost an entertainment company" The museum is a showcase of that image at a time when Nintendo is arguably at its peak.

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71

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informal

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English

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